Astrology of Today – Friday, January 13, 2017

The Moon is in Leo all day (until Saturday, January 14th, at 10:52 PM).

The Moon is waning and in its Full Moon phase.

A Full Moon occurred yesterday in the sign of Cancer and the Last Quarter Moon will occur on Thursday, January 19th.

Mercury is in its post-retrograde shadow until January 27th.

Mercury spends its first full day in Capricorn after its retrograde retreat into Sagittarius (Mercury transits Capricorn from January 12-February 7).

Times are EST.

Horoscopes

Aries

Mercury is now back in your career and reputation sector, dear Aries, and will transit here until February 7th. This influence brings much interest and thought to career and business matters, and your career may very well demand more of your communication skills. If you had lost some motivation or enthusiasm for work projects, or if you encountered delays to your progress, you’re beginning to refuel and rev up. You can make up for lost time now – you’re coming back stronger. You communicate with authority during this period, and you are more accountable than usual for what (and how) you communicate. You may do some multi-tasking with career and business matters. Negative use of this influence would be to worry unnecessarily about your reputation and responsibilities. Today is excellent for getting things done! You are approaching your duties with gusto. While the Moon encourages you to express yourself and experiment, you’re in a great position to get some important work done now.

Taurus

Mercury returns to its journey through your adventure sector, dear Taurus, until February 7th. This cycle brings a focus on broad visions and goals, and now you’re a little wiser after Mercury’s recent retrograde. You need a change of pace when it comes to your mental journeys. You may meet a friend or love interest through your explorations, travels, or studies. You are putting everything into perspective rather than compartmentalizing. Instead of idle chatting, you are more inclined to discuss broader philosophies now. Travel, educational, publishing, or legal matters are favored and can move forward if you’ve encountered delays in these areas. While your spirit for the new, different, and exotic runs high, with the Moon moving through your sector of inner resources all day, the homebody in you is brought to the fore.

Gemini

Mercury is now back in your solar eighth house (until February 7th), dear Gemini, increasing your interest in research, mysteries, and in-depth studies. You tend to plan ahead and employ strategy during this cycle – you’re less likely to speak before thinking. If there were unfinished conversations or delayed initiatives in recent weeks, they’re likely to complete or unblock now and in the coming weeks. Taboo or sensitive topics can be approached with reason and an investigative mind during this period, and you might thoroughly enjoy the analysis involved. This is a great time to talk rationally, fairly, and calmly about sex, money, and politics! Power dynamics in close relationships can be addressed now. You can solve mysteries and difficult problems. For some, this can be a time for managing the affairs and possessions of others. Today is excellent for connecting with someone over core values. Feeling respected and acknowledged motivates you to put extra work into strengthening your relationships and/or finances.

Cancer

Mercury has moved back into your opposite sign after retreating into your solar sixth house, dear Cancer. This transit that lasts until February 7th can prompt you to seek out people who stimulate your thought processes and who provide feedback on your ideas. Conversations that got nowhere in recent weeks may now resolve to each person’s satisfaction. Intellectual companionship is emphasized. While it’s a potentially strong period for really getting to know a significant person in your life, you might often feel that other people are directing your life! You may require some coaxing to get to decisions and conclusions, and you might frequently need to take your cue from others. This is not about being a follower – it’s about needing a sounding board in order to better understand or give form to your ideas. Today is excellent for getting back into healthy routines and diet or fitness plans.

Leo

Mercury returns to your work and health sector today, dear Leo, after a brief retreat while retrograde, dear Leo. Stalled health or work endeavors or loss of motivation for these things experienced in recent weeks are likely to correct themselves in the coming days and weeks. Your motivation to learn new things and work hard returns. This transit lasts until February 7th and is very supportive of getting the details of your daily life into better shape. This can be a great time for scheduling check-ups and looking into health improvement techniques. Menial tasks become prominent. Take any opportunity to read, write, and discuss your work and habits, and also to work on developing or brushing up on core competencies. The Moon is in your sign all day, serving to enliven your emotional landscape and stimulating stronger awareness of any feelings you’ve recently kept at bay. Excellent energy is with you today for creative work and romantic commitments.

Virgo

Mercury has returned to your solar fifth house until February 7th, dear Virgo, and you can be more creative and playful with your communications. You might also attract intellectual or talkative types of people on a romantic level during this cycle. Activities through which you can have fun, create, and share are in strong focus. You may gain more clarity about a love matter or a creative project, particularly if there were delays during Mercury’s recent retrograde cycle. You are regaining motivation to push forward with your endeavors. With Mercury’s transit, you’re more inclined to play games, take some risks with your communications, joke around, think about or analyze your love life, and express your affections verbally. The Moon is in your privacy zone today and tomorrow, and it’s a good time for activities that refresh and replenish rather than wear you out. Focusing on your commitment to family can be comforting today.

Libra

Mercury has returned to its journey through your sector of family and home life, dear Libra, and this cycle that lasts until February 7th can open up active, supportive communications with family. It can also stimulate an increased exchange of ideas and information with loved ones. Adaptability when it comes to living arrangements or domestic matters may be necessary now. Home or family-related activities that were stalled might resume now and in the weeks ahead. You’re giving a lot of thought to family, domestic life, your support system, your roots, and the past. Activity increases in your home for many of you, and this can include work and learning/studying. Today is excellent for putting extra effort into your studies and projects. There is a strong sense that you’re gaining an edge through what you learn now.

Scorpio

Your desire for security is a powerful motivating factor these days, dear Scorpio. This is an excellent day for finding ways to satisfy your need for security as well as your desire for a change of pace. You are in a unique position to make smart decisions about business matters, and you have a good instinct for current trends. Mercury has returned to your communications sector where it will transit until February 7th, and delayed projects tend to release. As well, motivation for your projects that’s waned now picks up. The weeks ahead are excellent for studying, test taking, connecting, and commuting. Your social life can improve, your mind is even sharper than usual, and keeping/getting in touch with others can lead to valuable opportunities.

Sagittarius

With Mercury now moving through your finances sector until February 7th, dear Sagittarius, you are more practical and rational in your approach to spending, saving, and making money. Business or money matters that stalled or dropped off the radar in recent weeks while Mercury was retrograde may now resume or you gain clarity on these things. Financial gain may come through communications during this cycle. This can be a great time for gathering and fine-tuning money-making ideas. When Mercury is challenged, however, try to avoid fretting over finances and valuables. This can be a time for sticking with the status quo, cultivating patience, and working on building your resources. It’s also one of the best Mercury cycles for building and growing your natural talents. Today, you are in excellent shape for pouring your energy into worthwhile pursuits, research, or investigation. Others cooperate with you and delays are lifted. Your judgment is particularly sound, and timing is excellent.

Capricorn

Mercury is back in your sign, dear Capricorn, and will continue to move through Capricorn until February 7th. During this cycle, you are more inclined to speak up about matters that you previously kept to yourself, and others hear you loud and clear. Using the power of words to attract what you want or to further your interests works well for you now. Recent delays or limitations lift, and you feel more confident about moving your personal plans forward. This is also a good time for attracting work and attention for your ideas. You have a stronger desire to express yourself by speaking your mind, and you might benefit from doing some self-teaching during this period. This is a period when decision-making is easier than usual largely because you are clearer about what you want or where you are headed. Today is excellent for creative approaches to relating and dedication to your personal interests, studies, or projects.

Aquarius

Mercury has returned to your privacy sector, dear Aquarius, and will continue to transit this background area of your chart until February 7th. During this cycle, your mind is focused on private matters and past issues. This is a good time for research, quiet contemplation, and meditation. You are inclined to keep your ideas, observations, and thoughts to yourself more than usual, and you can be a little indecisive at this time. Even with this relative withdrawal (which is very good for you at this time, by the way), today is excellent for coming together with a friend to accomplish something practical and worthwhile, or for committing to a long-term project. People tend to come through for you. You are happy to meet your responsibilities and feel stronger for doing so.

Pisces

Mercury has returned to your solar eleventh house, dear Pisces, and will continue to transit this sector until February 7th. You may be catching up with friends or making up for recent missed connections now and in the coming weeks. Your mind is focused on your fondest dreams and hopes, and you can come up with very inventive ideas for pursuing them. Sharing your thoughts with others is a prime interest, and others tend to enjoy your conversations, input, and ideas. This is an excellent period for networking. It’s a time for setting goals, making contact, and reaching out to like-minded people. There can be increased activity with groups, teams, and friends now. Today is very strong for good judgment, speculation, learning, teaching, and taking in the full picture. You can bring a creative touch to your work or work ethic to a creative project.

*Remember to read horoscopes for your Ascendant sign and Sun sign. If you don’t know your Ascendant sign and know your birth time, you can look it up here.

Astrology of Today – The Details:

If you’re astrologically inclined and interested in the details of the Astrology of today, here are some of the factors considered in the forecasts (for the astrology of the week, see This Week in Astrology):

Date & Time: Jan 13 2017 0:00 am
Event: Moon in Leo
Description: The Moon in Leo
We have a stronger need for appreciation, shows of affection and warmth, and excitement. We are proud and conduct ourselves accordingly. This is a time for having some fun, being creative and childlike, and enjoying life. It’s also a good time for organizing and managing.

Date & Time: Jan 13 2017 1:28 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqq Mar
Description: Transiting Moon SesquiSquare Transiting Mars
We can overreact and exhibit impatience. However, this can also be a time of self-motivation.

Date & Time: Jan 13 2017 8:12 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqq Sat
Description: Transiting Moon SesquiSquare Transiting Saturn
We could feel burdened, restricted, or limited during this brief influence. We could be feeling a little down on ourselves, excluded, or lonely. There can be some awkwardness or stiffness and difficulty showing affection and feelings. Patience is a virtue right now; otherwise we might succumb to feelings of frustration and sadness. All good things come to those who wait.

Date & Time: Jan 13 2017 12:07 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Qnx Nep
Description: Transiting Moon Quincunx Transiting Neptune
We could be feeling out of sorts. We are especially sensitive to subtle planes, but may not be able to make sense of what we perceive. We could be impractical just for now.

Date & Time: Jan 13 2017 1:34 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Qnx Ven
Description: Transiting Moon Quincunx Transiting Venus
Love relationships or feelings can be unsettled. There can be a conflict experienced between family and friends/lovers, or between comfort and the pursuit of pleasure. Try to relax and not obsess, and show restraint.

Date & Time: Jan 13 2017 10:10 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqq Mer
Description: Transiting Moon SesquiSquare Transiting Mercury
What feels right clashes with logic today. What people are saying may be a misrepresentation of their true feelings/emotions. It’s better to think before we speak, or misunderstandings can follow.

AIR WEAK
We may have a difficult time being objective or detached. We may not be especially communicative.

BALANCE OF MODES

The modes are balanced.

LUNAR PHASE: FULL MOON

Moon 180 to 135 degrees behind the Sun.

We are concerned mainly with the nature of relationships and are made aware of recent imbalances. Something can come to fruition. Our concern is not limited to personal relationships, but relationships of all kinds. Our cards are on the table.

The following aspects (major only) and positions are at noon (EST) on January 13th:

Note that when an aspect is applying, it has not yet happened but is within orb – it’s pending. When an aspect is separating, it has already happened/perfected and is moving away from the aspect. Depending on the speed of the planet/body involved, the aspect will have perfected, or will perfect, in a matter of hours (often the case with the Moon), days, months, and possibly years in the case of the very slow-moving outer planets and bodies.

Note that the Moon moves at a rate of approximately one degree every 2 hours, so that if an aspect involving is applying and has an orb of 5 degrees, the aspect will perfect (be exact) in about 10 hours. If the Moon is separating from an aspect with an orb of 2 degrees, it has already formed said aspect approximately 4 hours ago (since the following are positions at noon today, then it would have occurred at about 8 AM today).

**I suggest paying close attention to applying aspects. The energy of the aspect builds as it gets closer to exact. Once an aspect involving inner planets has happened, it’s over. Separating aspects are good to know for context, but in terms of energy that is with us today, applying aspects are most important. (This is the case for daily astrology influences involving inner planets, which pass quickly, and not natal astrology aspects, which are with us for a lifetime).

THE MOON

THE MOON IN LEO
You have an emotional need for praise and attention. Under stress you may show off in order to gain attention, or become arrogant. You may be proud of your mother, or she may be very proud of you.

ASPECTS OF THE MOON
QUINCUNX VENUS Orb 0°51′ Applying
You attempt to cater for everyone around you. You need to be true to yourself and gently leave others to look after themselves.

QUINCUNX NEPTUNE Orb 0°04′ Applying
We could be feeling out of sorts. We are especially sensitive to subtle planes, but may not be able to make sense of what we perceive. We could be impractical just for now.

THE SUN

THE SUN IN CAPRICORN
You are responsible and respectful, with a strong need to be an authority figure. You command respect and may tend to superiority and bossiness.

24TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN
Part of Body: Muscle insertions of upper to lower legs
Sabian Symbol: A woman entering a convent.

ASPECTS OF THE SUN
SQUARE JUPITER Orb 1°25′ Separating
There can be exaggerated good moods or a tendency to go over the top now. Clashes of ego can occur.

SQUARE URANUS Orb 3°02′ Separating
We may want to break free from restrictions or responsibilities, but if we aren’t in touch with this need, we could cause some problems or feel restless and irritable. There could be rebellious feelings. We don’t want to be told what to do. Use this time to see what changes need to be made.

CONJUNCTION PLUTO Orb 6°19′ Separating
You are intense, obsessive and have great personal power. You find it easy to rid yourself of the unwanted but may be intolerant of others less powerful. Transformation is the key factor in your life.

SEXTILE CHIRON Orb 2°11′ Separating
You will be able to help others with your ability to understand their pain.

MERCURY

MERCURY IN CAPRICORN
You are a wise and careful thinker. You place importance on credibility and authority. Therefore you will seek knowledge which carries some authority. You may approach new ideas with caution.

1ST DEGREE OF CAPRICORN
Part of Body: Right patella
Sabian Symbol: An indian chief claims power from the assembled tribe.

VENUS

VENUS IN PISCES
You yearn to merge and be at-one with your partner. In fact you want to be at-one with the universe. You also enjoy sharing inspirational activities with your partner, ranging from listening to beautiful music to visiting an art gallery.

11TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Lymph vessels of foot
Sabian Symbol: Men seeking illumination.

ASPECTS OF VENUS
CONJUNCTION MARS Orb 8°15′ Applying
This is a passionate, lively, expressive influence. Social relations are impassioned, and perhaps demanding or combative. We may also feel compelled to do something creative or artistic. We have a chance to express our needs, passions, and desires now in effective ways. Venus can act to soften Mars’ aggressiveness, or Mars can make Venus’ romantic impulses more forceful and pressing. Some level of competition is present in our interactions. Impulsive purchases are possible.

CONJUNCTION NEPTUNE Orb 0°47′ Separating
You yearn for romance within your personal relationships. You are seeking an ideal and perfect partner, who only exists in fairy tales. You become disillusioned with the imperfections of relationships and seek solace in a fantasy world. You need to face the realities and imperfections of yourself and others. Then you will be able to share beauty, art and creative pursuits with your partners.

CONJUNCTION THE SOUTH NODE Orb 6°57′ Separating
We may be re-evaluating relationships in terms of whether or not they are contributing to our personal growth. There could be some superficiality in our interactions now.

MARS

MARS IN PISCES
You have a strong drive for a spiritual path. You have strong subconscious emotions, and are highly intuitive. You may resort to victim-like behaviour when faced with a threatening situation or person.

20TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Right fibula muscle
Sabian Symbol: A table set for an evening meal.

ASPECTS OF MARS
SQUARE SATURN Orb 3°40′ Applying
We can feel thwarted, blocked, or slowed down. Enthusiasm wanes. Delays are possible, but might lead to important edits and adjustments.

SEXTILE PLUTO Orb 1°43′ Separating
You are able to use your energy constructively and feel a call to serve society.

CONJUNCTION CHIRON Orb 2°24′ Applying
Your personal desires always seem to be thwarted. As a small child, you may have experienced difficulty in getting your own way in your own home. Later, as an adult, it may have seemed that the world was conspiring against you. Your lesson is to focus on the needs of the world, rather than personal desires. Once this concept is learnt, you will be a powerful advocate for humanity. You will be able to empathise with and fight for those who need your strength and compassion.

JUPITER

JUPITER IN LIBRA
You have a strong concern for justice. You are a diplomatic teacher, and express your spiritual values in your relationships.

ASPECTS OF JUPITER
SEXTILE SATURN Orb 0°29′ Separating
You have a chance to be very successful as you are neither profligate nor mean, but have a balance.

OPPOSITION URANUS Orb 1°37′ Separating
You are keen to change things in this world as you see no reason to continue with the old traditions. You speak out against injustice, but may lack the patience and persistence to see through the changes.

SQUARE PLUTO Orb 4°53′ Separating
You will need to learn to have confidence in yourself even when life deals you a few blows. You range from over confident to completely lacking in confidence. The truth lies somewhere in between.

QUINCUNX CHIRON Orb 0°45′ Separating
Circumstances are such that we need to make adjustments to our plans and goals. We may need to tame expectations of ourselves and of others if they are unreasonable.

SATURN

SATURN IN SAGITTARIUS
Saturn in Sagittarius asks us to take on the responsibility of living according to our personal truths and principles, and to be loyal to these. This is a time for turning a critical eye to those beliefs and principles that don’t accurately reflect our authentic selves. (December 23, 2014, to June 14, 2015, then September 17, 2015, to December 20, 2017)

23RD DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS
Part of Body: Left trochanter
Sabian Symbol: Immigrants entering a new country.

ASPECTS OF SATURN
TRINE URANUS Orb 2°07′ Separating
You have a talent for investigation. You look at new ideas and are able then to put them into action. In business you achieve much in your own independent way.

SQUARE CHIRON Orb 1°15′ Separating
There can be fears now of not being competent or effective enough to meet our responsibilities, or we could find it hard to strike out on a unique path, again due to fears or insecurities. The desire to break from the status quo is strong, but we may not have the necessary confidence to do so. We may have difficulties empathizing with others and understanding ourselves.

URANUS

URANUS IN ARIES
The urge to start fresh, to break free from restrictive attitudes or circumstances, to totally redesign an area of our lives (or even our personalities), and to gain freedom through independence is strong during this cycle. (May 27, 2010, to August 13, 2010, then March 11th, 2011, to May 15, 2018, then November 6, 2018, to March 6, 2019).

21ST DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Eye muscles
Sabian Symbol: A pugilist entering the ring.

ASPECTS OF URANUS
SQUARE PLUTO Orb 3°16′ Applying
A time for making sweeping changes and for adapting to changes in order to progress. This is a time for revising, altering, overhauling, and purging. We can experience tension, fear, and pressure, but also a sense of liberation from over-attachments and situations that have been holding us back from growth.

NEPTUNE

NEPTUNE IN PISCES
A long-term influence in which fantasy, imagination, compassion, and spirituality are in stronger focus. (April 4, 2011, to August 4, 2011, then February 3, 2012, to March 30, 2025, then October 22, 2025, to January 26, 2026)

11TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Lymph vessels of foot
Sabian Symbol: Men seeking illumination.

ASPECTS OF NEPTUNE
CONJUNCTION THE SOUTH NODE Orb 6°09′ Separating
You have a tendency to daydream and live in a fantasy world, possibly even escaping into the world of drugs and depression. Your quest in this life is to put your creative talents to positive use.

PLUTO

PLUTO IN CAPRICORN

Tests of our boundaries; breaking down and rebuilding structures and rules. (From January 25, 2008 to June 14, 2008, then November 26, 2008 to March 23, 2023, then June 11, 2023 to January 20, 2024, then September 1, 2024 to November 19, 2024).

18TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN

Part of Body: Ligaments of right knee

Sabian Symbol: The union jack flies from a new British destroyer.

Chiron, Major Asteroids, and Moon’s Nodes: in Sign and in Aspect

CHIRON

CHIRON IN PISCES

Strong awareness of our own vulnerabilities and humanity stimulates compassion for others. (April 20 to July 20, 2010, then February 8, 2011, to April 17, 2018, then September 25, 2018, to February 18, 2019).

22ND DEGREE OF PISCES

Part of Body: Achilles tendon of right foot

Sabian Symbol: A man bringing down the new law from Sinai.

VESTA

VESTA IN CANCER

You are committed to your family and loved ones, especially when they need you. However, you may withdraw like a crab into your shell if you feel hurt by those closest to you. You enjoy working with those close to you.

30TH DEGREE OF CANCER

Part of Body: Twelfth thoracic vertebra

Sabian Symbol: A daughter of the American revolution.

PALLAS

PALLAS IN PISCES

You have a meditative mind, the ability to merge in your mind with the universe. You desire to heal the world through words, and may be involved in some form of artistic expression.

5TH DEGREE OF PISCES

Part of Body: Right cuboid bone

Sabian Symbol: A church bazaar.

JUNO

JUNO IN SAGITTARIUS

You would like a partner with a common belief system or vision. You want to be free explore the world, literally and philosophically, with your partner.

24TH DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS

Part of Body: Popliteal fossa

Sabian Symbol: A bluebird standing at the door of the house.

CERES

CERES IN ARIES

You feel cared for when people are allowing you to be independent. You also believe that the best way of caring for others is to let them be themselves. You will suffer if you feel dominated or caged in.

25TH DEGREE OF ARIES

Part of Body: Sternocleidomastoid muscle

Sabian Symbol: A double promise reveals its inner and outer meanings.

THE NORTH NODE

THE NORTH NODE IN VIRGO

This is a quest to become dedicated to the service of others. You will need to overcome the tendency to daydream and feel overwhelmed and to put your compassion and wisdom to practical use for humanity.

4TH DEGREE OF VIRGO

Part of Body: Ascending colon

Sabian Symbol:

THE SOUTH NODE

THE SOUTH NODE IN PISCES

This is a quest to become dedicated to the service of others. You will need to overcome the tendency to daydream and feel overwhelmed and to put your compassion and wisdom to practical use for humanity.